Payroll Specialist

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Epic Personnel Partners - Peoria, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Peoria, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Epic Personnel Partners is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role supports the payroll department by managing attendance records, processing bi-weekly payrolls, and preparing payroll cost reports, while also addressing payroll-related inquiries and ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and update daily attendance records.
• Process bi-weekly payroll before the Paychex deadline on Mondays by 2:30 PM PST.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of quarterly returns.
• Prepare weekly payroll cost reports for Admin-Accounting to meet weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
• Provide customer service by addressing payroll inquiries and requests from employees.
• Oversee and manage employee incentives.
• Review, research, and approve payroll action requests (PAR) for agency employees.
• Audit weekly agency and labor-related invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with other payroll-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in payroll processing or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with payroll software such as Paychex.
• Ability to review and ensure accuracy in payroll records, quarterly returns, and invoices.
• Strong ability to manage tasks, meet strict deadlines, and prepare reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Capable of researching and resolving payroll discrepancies and processing payroll action requests.
• Familiarity with distribution center operations or a similar work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll software such as Paychex.
• Previous job titles such as Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Processor, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Officer, Payroll Technician, Payroll Services Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Specialist.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance